Obituary: Stacey Shane Ely

July 24, 1973 – November 2, 2024

Stacey Shane Ely, 51, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

He was born in Bedford on July 24, 1973, to Nathaniel Ely and Sara (Thomas) Roberts. Stacey married Louisa J. (Tolbert) Ely in 1999, and she survives. Stacey worked as a machine operator at Printpak in Bloomington. He was a talented drummer who played in several bands, loved riding his motorcycle, was an avid camper, and loved music. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Louisa J. Ely, his children, Stephanie Young, Samantha Young, and Jada Ely, his mother, Sara Roberts, his father, Nathaniel Ely, his sister, Janelle Edwards, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 6:00 p.m. at Cresthaven Funeral Home, with Dwight Dunbar officiating. Cremation will follow.

Condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.